Self Determination Theory

Question 1

Simple definition of the Self determination theory?

Answer 1

Motivation for physical activity engagement and exercise.

Question 2

What are the 3 basic psychological needs in the self determination theory?

Answer 2

Autonomy - Choice/personal control
Competence - feel successful
Relatedness - feel connected

Question 3

What are the 5 motivation regulations with examples?

Answer 3

Intrinsic - Enjoyment
Identified - Important
Introjected - Guilt
External - Pressure
Amotivation - I don’t know why

Question 4

What are 2 associations of the Self determination theory?

Answer 4

Positive - Autonomous
Negative - Controlled

Question 5

Examples of Supporting Autonomy?

Answer 5

Asking questions
Accepting feelings
Allow time for questions and input
Provides rationale

Question 6

Examples of Thwarting Autonomy?

Answer 6

Offer rewards
Doing it for someone
Uses controlling language
Interrupts

Question 7

Examples of Supporting Competence ?(4)

Answer 7

Praise
Focus on solutions
Positive approach
Acknowledge effort

Question 8

Examples of Thwarting Competence ?

Answer 8

Making fun of someone
Punishing a mistake
Focus on past
Focus on problems

Question 9

Examples of Supporting Relatedness ?(5)

Answer 9

Friendly
Relaxed
Positive
Engaging and relatable
Introduce people

Question 10

Examples of Thwarting Relatedness ?

Answer 10

Cold and unfriendly
Focus only on the people engaged
Only talk to people during
Restricts interactions

Question 11

What is the social environment?

Answer 11

The immediate social setting in which people live in or where something happens or develops